If you buy small quantities from China and if you don’t want to handle all the details of China sourcing, you probably need to work with a China sourcing or trading company. He can find small factories that are willing to produce for your small orders.

China sourcing company have the experience buying a certain type of product. He is familiar with the production region. He pays to factories, and so have a good control of them on product development, lead time, quality control, and shipment. Some local factories are unable of dealing directly with foreign customers either.

China sourcing company has experience on exporting from China. He understands customer’s market requirements. And he has a quick, effective and sensible business talk with foreign importers. He is more likely than local factories to take responsibility in case of problems.

You do not have to work with a large sourcing /trade company which tends to be uncompetitive and disorganized. A small one with 1-3 persons is ideal small business owners overseas.